Jenny Mattern
@jengelmattern.bsky.social
MG author. Fledgling poet. Rep’d by Nicole Eisenbraun @ Ginger Clark Literary Agency. WHERE THE LIGHT SHINES IN releasing fall 2026.
Website: jemattern.com
Website: jemattern.com
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Jenny Mattern
@jengelmattern.bsky.social
· Nov 15
“Do not give up. The race goes to the relentless.”
This inspirational inscription from my author-hero, Kate DiCamillo, warrants sharing with the #kidlit community here. ❣️
This inspirational inscription from my author-hero, Kate DiCamillo, warrants sharing with the #kidlit community here. ❣️
January 21, 2026 at 2:59 PM
January 19, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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Tom thought that he really liked snow
But the shovelling part had to go
Making maple syrup candy
Would surely be dandy
Tom could stop seeing snow as a foe😋
Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
But the shovelling part had to go
Making maple syrup candy
Would surely be dandy
Tom could stop seeing snow as a foe😋
Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
a person with a tattoo on their arm is spreading maple syrup on a pile of snow
ALT: a person with a tattoo on their arm is spreading maple syrup on a pile of snow
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January 18, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Tom thought that he really liked snow
But the shovelling part had to go
Making maple syrup candy
Would surely be dandy
Tom could stop seeing snow as a foe😋
Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
But the shovelling part had to go
Making maple syrup candy
Would surely be dandy
Tom could stop seeing snow as a foe😋
Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
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Here’s the Book Trailer for Butterfly Sea! 🦋 🌊 A book filled with hope and we all need a little hope right now. #KidlitMegafeed
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@marielaurecouet.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Here’s the Book Trailer for Butterfly Sea! 🦋 🌊 A book filled with hope and we all need a little hope right now. #KidlitMegafeed
@tielmourpress.bsky.social @cwillbc.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social
@marielaurecouet.bsky.social
@tielmourpress.bsky.social @cwillbc.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social
@marielaurecouet.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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January 12, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Tom heard BeaverTails were enticing
The Canadian treats came with icing
But the promise of treats
Called for skates on his feet
'Cross the Rideau Canal he went sliding!
Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
The Canadian treats came with icing
But the promise of treats
Called for skates on his feet
'Cross the Rideau Canal he went sliding!
Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
a pizza with peanut butter cups and chocolate sauce
ALT: a pizza with peanut butter cups and chocolate sauce
media.tenor.com
January 11, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Tom heard BeaverTails were enticing
The Canadian treats came with icing
But the promise of treats
Called for skates on his feet
'Cross the Rideau Canal he went sliding!
Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
The Canadian treats came with icing
But the promise of treats
Called for skates on his feet
'Cross the Rideau Canal he went sliding!
Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
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Grey January
every kitchen becomes
a soup kitchen
#DailyHaikuPrompt (soup) #senryu #3lines #micropoetry
every kitchen becomes
a soup kitchen
#DailyHaikuPrompt (soup) #senryu #3lines #micropoetry
January 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Grey January
every kitchen becomes
a soup kitchen
#DailyHaikuPrompt (soup) #senryu #3lines #micropoetry
every kitchen becomes
a soup kitchen
#DailyHaikuPrompt (soup) #senryu #3lines #micropoetry
January 9, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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January 2, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Writing a weekly limerick with these ladies is one of my favorite things!
After feasting and festing for weeks
Tom decided to cut back on sweets
Instead, he ate cheese
Camembert, Swiss, and Brie
With a side of assorted cured meats
Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
Tom decided to cut back on sweets
Instead, he ate cheese
Camembert, Swiss, and Brie
With a side of assorted cured meats
Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
a wooden cutting board with cervelar written on it
ALT: a wooden cutting board with cervelar written on it
media.tenor.com
December 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Writing a weekly limerick with these ladies is one of my favorite things!
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December 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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December 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
December 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Tom struggled with holiday trappings
His feathers weren't built for gift wrapping
The paper was ripped
The tape wouldn't stick
He gobbled, "Turkey wings are for flapping!"
Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
His feathers weren't built for gift wrapping
The paper was ripped
The tape wouldn't stick
He gobbled, "Turkey wings are for flapping!"
Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
a snowman made of christmas decorations is standing in front of a blue curtain .
ALT: a snowman made of christmas decorations is standing in front of a blue curtain .
media.tenor.com
December 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Tom struggled with holiday trappings
His feathers weren't built for gift wrapping
The paper was ripped
The tape wouldn't stick
He gobbled, "Turkey wings are for flapping!"
Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
His feathers weren't built for gift wrapping
The paper was ripped
The tape wouldn't stick
He gobbled, "Turkey wings are for flapping!"
Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me
Reposted by Jenny Mattern
winter yoga
the bridge’s arch
obscured
I slowly wrap my mind
around the next bend
#dailyhaikuprompt (winter)
#tanka #yoga #aging
the bridge’s arch
obscured
I slowly wrap my mind
around the next bend
#dailyhaikuprompt (winter)
#tanka #yoga #aging
December 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
winter yoga
the bridge’s arch
obscured
I slowly wrap my mind
around the next bend
#dailyhaikuprompt (winter)
#tanka #yoga #aging
the bridge’s arch
obscured
I slowly wrap my mind
around the next bend
#dailyhaikuprompt (winter)
#tanka #yoga #aging
December 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
December 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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still stewing
inside the kitchen
seasonal discontent
#DailyHaikuPrompt (stew) #senryu #3lines #micropoetry
inside the kitchen
seasonal discontent
#DailyHaikuPrompt (stew) #senryu #3lines #micropoetry
December 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM
still stewing
inside the kitchen
seasonal discontent
#DailyHaikuPrompt (stew) #senryu #3lines #micropoetry
inside the kitchen
seasonal discontent
#DailyHaikuPrompt (stew) #senryu #3lines #micropoetry
December 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM